# SpaceX's $40 billion bond issue priced higher amid AI concerns

> SpaceX’s new debt will carry 7.75%‑8.3% rates, about a point above its existing bonds, as investors grow nervous about AI‑related risk.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/spacex-s-40-billion-bond-issue-priced-higher-amid-ai-concerns

SpaceX is finalising a $40 billion bond sale with interest rates around 7.75% for the safer tranche and 8.3% for the riskier piece. The rates are about one percentage point higher than the company’s current bonds, reflecting growing investor worries about AI‑related market stress.

## The facts

- Deal led by Apollo and Goldman Sachs; pricing expected next week
- Lowest‑rated tranche at ~8.3% interest

## Why it matters

Higher borrowing costs could squeeze SpaceX’s cash flow as it pursues costly projects and a possible Tesla merger.

## Sources & references

1. [SpaceX $40 billion debt deal gets pricey as AI fears spread](https://www.semafor.com/article/10/22/2026/spacex-40b-debt-deal-will-cost-it-as-ai-fears-spread) – Semafor, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-22